What is the rent for a studio at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $1,530 to $2,070 per month, with a median of $1,800.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $1,709 to $2,312 per month, with a median of $2,010.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $2,159 to $2,921 per month, with a median of $2,540.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $2,746 to $3,714 per month, with a median of $3,230.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $3,043 to $4,117 per month, with a median of $3,580.

How does rent at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 90019 zip code: studio rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 13% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 25% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 55% below the neighborhood median.

Is 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, while March is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

The registered owner of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 a good landlord?

981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, owned by ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST, has an overall grade of C (2.4/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 31 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.4 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

Yes, 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has 31 housing violations and 56 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

There are 7 schools near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Wilton Place Elementary (7 min walk), Wilshire Park Elementary (10 min walk), Pio Pico Middle (11 min walk), Hobart Boulevard Elementary (11 min walk), Magnolia Science Academy 6 (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?

981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Pico / Wilton (30-13196), 0.43 mi away.

Is 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 90019 zip code where 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is located has 847 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90019 for a full breakdown by crime type.

When was 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 built and how many units does it have?

981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 was built in 1942, contains 1 total unit.

981 S WILTON PL — Rent Intelligence for Mid-City, LA

Mid-City · Los Angeles, CA 90019

Built 19421 units

Current rent range

$1,530 – $4,117 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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981 S WILTON PL

Los Angeles, CA 90019

981 S WILTON PL is a mid-century 1942 building, 1 unit in Mid-City, LA. Owned by ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST. Public records show 31 open violations, 56 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations31last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age84 ybuilt 1942

311 complaints56last 7 years

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Neighborhood Median Rent

Mid-City · March 2026

Studio

$1,800/mo

1 BR

$2,010/mo

2 BR

$2,540/mo

3 BR

$3,230/mo

4 BR

$3,580/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

March

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Potential savings: ~11% by timing your move to May.

Rent vs. area median Mid-City

Studio

This building: $1,530 – $2,070

5% belowArea: $1,889

1 BR

This building: $1,709 – $2,312

13% belowArea: $2,318

2 BR

This building: $2,159 – $2,921

12% belowArea: $2,895

3 BR

This building: $2,746 – $3,714

25% belowArea: $4,300

4 BR

This building: $3,043 – $4,117

55% belowArea: $8,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Mid-City

Studio

$1,889

$1,889

1 Bed

$2,318

$2,318

2 Bed

$2,895

$2,895

3 Bed

$4,300

$4,300

4 Bed

$8,000

$8,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Mid-City

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Rent trends.

Mid-Wilshire

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,820

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

20%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

31 total

All HPD violations
31

311Top Complaints

56 total

Bulky Items
17
Illegal Dumping Pickup
4
Homeless Encampment
4
Metal/Household Appliances
2
Electronic Waste
2

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 31 HPD records

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The landlord.

ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST

Portfolio of 2 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.4

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1942Building constructed1 units
nowALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

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About this area.

Mid-City · 90019

981 S WILTON PL · Mid-City · 34.054° N, -118.315° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby7 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

Pico / Wilton30-13196
0.4 mi9 min
Pico / Wilton30
0.4 mi9 min
Pico / Wilton30-13196
0.4 mi9 min
Pico / Wilton30
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wilton Place ElementaryKG-5
0.4 mi7 min
Wilshire Park ElementaryKG-5
0.5 mi10 min
Pio Pico Middle6-8
0.6 mi11 min
Hobart Boulevard ElementaryKG-5
0.6 mi11 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Magnolia Science Academy 66-8
0.4 mi7 min
Vista Horizon Global AcademyKG-5
0.6 mi11 min
City Language Immersion CharterKG-5
0.9 mi18 min

The neighborhood

Mid-City

Mid-City is a quietly diverse residential neighborhood between the Miracle Mile and West Adams. Tree-lined streets of Craftsman homes and dingbat apartments offer genuine neighborhood calm, with Pico Blvd providing everyday essentials and the 10 freeway minutes away.

17,921buildings tracked3.7avg LucidIQ$2,318median 1BR

59,410population$66kmedian income75%renters

ResidentialDiverseQuietMid-RangeCommunity Feel

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Crime in 90019

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average

Rent trends in Mid-City

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

West Adams· 1.46 mi Mid-Wilshire· 1.72 mi West Adams· 1.82 mi Mid-Wilshire· 2.03 mi Koreatown· 2.35 mi

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1942

Total units1

1940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1942

Building constructed

1 units

now

Current owner: ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 23, 2026
Information-Only — Call
311MEDIUMMar 27, 2025
Bulky Items — Mobile App
311MEDIUMFeb 11, 2025
Homeless Encampment — Self Service
311MEDIUMFeb 11, 2025
Homeless Encampment — Call
311MEDIUMFeb 10, 2025
Homeless Encampment — Mobile App
311MEDIUMJan 23, 2025
Illegal Dumping Pickup — Mobile App
311MEDIUMJan 23, 2025
Electronic Waste — Mobile App
311MEDIUMDec 5, 2020
Homeless Encampment
311MEDIUMNov 24, 2020
Illegal Dumping Pickup
311MEDIUMSep 28, 2020
Illegal Dumping Pickup

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $1,530 to $2,070 per month, with a median of $1,800.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $1,709 to $2,312 per month, with a median of $2,010.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $2,159 to $2,921 per month, with a median of $2,540.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $2,746 to $3,714 per month, with a median of $3,230.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 ranges from $3,043 to $4,117 per month, with a median of $3,580.
How does rent at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 90019 zip code: studio rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 13% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 25% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 55% below the neighborhood median.
Is 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, while March is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
The registered owner of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 a good landlord?
981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, owned by ALBERT & MAGDALENA LAO FAMILY TRUST, has an overall grade of C (2.4/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 31 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.4 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
Yes, 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has 31 housing violations and 56 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
There are 7 schools near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Wilton Place Elementary (7 min walk), Wilshire Park Elementary (10 min walk), Pio Pico Middle (11 min walk), Hobart Boulevard Elementary (11 min walk), Magnolia Science Academy 6 (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019?
981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Pico / Wilton (30-13196), 0.43 mi away.
Is 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 90019 zip code where 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 is located has 847 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90019 for a full breakdown by crime type.
When was 981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 built and how many units does it have?
981 S WILTON PL, Los Angeles, CA 90019 was built in 1942, contains 1 total unit.

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